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Make your own Swag Part 2

9/17/2018

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The other week, I explained how I made a magnet to use in a giveaway. Now, I'm going to explain how I made a coaster.
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Items you'll need:
  • 4x4 bathroom tiles. These are ridiculously cheap at Home Depot, Lowe's, or places like that.
  • Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge Glue (it's important to get dishwasher safe and I'll explain later.)
  • Aleene's Original Gloss Finish sealer (like the magnet, this depends on the type of printer you have.)
  • Self-adhesive felt footies (A pack of them is around $2-$3 and you get a lot.)

The first steps is exactly like the magnet. Make a graphic. When it's time to print, select two images per print out and that should be big enough to fit on the tile. Glue it on with some Mod Podge and let dry at least an hour if not more.

Like before, how you seal it depends on the type of printer you have and if using a brush smears the ink. This is also were a water proof sealer is vital. You'll be setting drinks on the coaster and if you don't use a water proof sealer, the coaster will get ruined. Both Dishwasher Safe Mod Podge and Aleene's Original are waterproof. I've tested both.

Again, if using the spray, use in a well ventilated area because of fumes. Also, I discovered the spray will discolor a white background and make it look like wet paper.

Let the coaster cure for 2 to 3 weeks. DO NOT SKIP SEALING AND CURING. This will ensure the coaster is waterproof.

Next attach felt footies to the bottom. Otherwise, you risk scuffing the surface of the table. No glue is needed here. These buggers stick well.
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And that's it. You made a DIY coaster. Let me know if you liked these posts and they made you feel crafty. I'd love to see your results.
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Sarah Foster link
9/17/2018 08:28:28 am

Ha, that's really cool. You can put a book cover on pretty much anything!
My sister made me coasters in a similar way. I had four, but now I only have two because my cat has knocked them over and they broke :(

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J E Oneil link
9/17/2018 12:31:03 pm

Neat! I never even thought of coasters before. I'll have to remember this post.

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Liz A. link
9/18/2018 05:47:09 pm

That is a great idea.

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Chrys Fey link
9/19/2018 10:07:00 am

I LOVE this coaster idea! I want to try this. It'd be neat to give these away at the book event I'm doing in June, except I haven'y had colored ink in AGES. lol Thanks for the tips. I'm saving this for later.

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Loni Townsend link
9/19/2018 10:19:38 am

That's an excellent idea!

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Kate link
9/20/2018 11:15:36 am

What a cool idea! And it sounds so easy too. I might have to do some of these things for Christmas gifts this year.

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Mary Pax link
9/25/2018 05:29:11 pm

Very clever. It's a neat idea for some original swag.

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